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EsDeeKid Accuses The Chainsmokers Over ‘4 Raws’ Remix
The Chainsmokers | Photo: Max Dur Rising UK rapper EsDeeKid has issued a public admonishment to The Chainsmokers after the electronic duo circulated a remix of his single “4 Raws” without his authorization. In a sharp-tongued post shared on X on January 2, EsDeeKid signaled that the unauthorized track was being “NUKED.” He cautioned the...
Okami sequel is in early development — it will be a long wait
Clovers Studio has officially confirmed that development on the highly anticipated sequel to Okami is still in its nascent stages, with a release date remaining a distant prospect. This update was shared in a New Year’s address by studio head Kento Koyama and the game’s original visionary, Hideki Kamiya. Although the development team has expanded...
Five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early January 2026
Microsoft has revealed the initial wave of titles set to depart from Xbox Game Pass in early January 2026. These games are currently flagged under the “Leaving Soon” category within the official Xbox mobile application. Notable departures include the narrative-driven adventure Road 96, the cyberpunk action-RPG The Ascent, and the high-profile 2024 soulslike release Flintlock:...
Goodbye, Online: Servers for Three Games to Close in January
The start of 2026 is shaping up to be a somber period for the gaming community, as several notable titles are scheduled to lose their online functionality throughout January. The most significant casualty is BioWare and EA’s Anthem. Following its removal from digital storefronts in August 2025, the game is set to go offline permanently...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s ‘Fox Hunt’ Online Mode Is Almost Dead
The Fox Hunt multiplayer component for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which debuted as a free post-launch update on October 30, 2025, has become a ghost town. Despite being live for only a few months, assembling a full squad for a session has become an exercise in futility. Matchmaking attempts are frequently aborted due...
Fans of Mount & Blade and Kingdom Come should check out the footage for Chronicles: Medieval
The developers of Chronicles: Medieval have released a fresh wave of content for their project, which first captured the gaming community’s attention this past August. Fans of titles like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II likely have something new to look forward to. The development team has shared a series of...
Kojima Confirms Plans for Physint and OD — No Releases Scheduled for 2026
Hideo Kojima rang in the New Year by outlining his strategic vision for 2026. Fans shouldn’t anticipate any immediate releases, as the next 12 months will be dedicated to intensive, behind-the-scenes development. Kojima has maintained an incredibly demanding pace recently. Following the 2025 launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the title is expected...
Sekiro meets Ghost of Tsushima: Mohist: Dengling Hill gets a demo, but development is frozen
Fresh footage of Mohist: Dengling Hill has emerged online, immediately capturing the attention of hardcore action enthusiasts. This project from Yunuo Interactive presents itself as a compelling fusion of Sekiro-style tactical combat and the grand historical aesthetic seen in Ghost of Tsushima. Players step into the role of a Mohist disciple during the twilight of...
Japanese retailers begin restricting GPU sales—will prices rise again?
The relentless price surge for DRAM and NAND flash memory shows no signs of stabilizing and is poised to ripple through the hardware market, specifically targeting graphics card availability. Warnings regarding a potential spike in GPU costs surfaced months ago. Recently, speculation has intensified that industry giants NVIDIA and AMD are preparing for significant price...
Author Brandon Sanderson in talks with AAA studios for a Mistborn game
Renowned fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson has revealed that he is taking the initial steps toward a potential AAA video game set in his Mistborn universe, though a formal agreement has yet to be finalized. Writing on his blog, the author shared: “The gaming industry has begun to show legitimate interest in the project, and I...
Former Elder Scrolls Online Head Leaves ZeniMax Due to Microsoft’s Actions
Matt Firor stepped down from ZeniMax Online Studios in July 2025, concluding a distinguished tenure of nearly 20 years where he spearheaded the development of The Elder Scrolls Online. While he initially remained silent regarding his exit, he has since revealed that he could no longer reconcile with Microsoft’s corporate direction. The summer of 2025...
First Price Adjustment of 2026: Asus Warns Gamers
Early 2026 has arrived with unwelcome news for those who delayed upgrading their hardware. Tech giant Asus has officially announced an upcoming surge in retail prices. The company has informed its distribution partners of “strategic price adjustments” set to take effect on January 5. While the specific list of products and the exact margin of...
The “Great Reset” Failed: Splitgate: Arena Reloaded Met with Low Interest
Splitgate has endured a tumultuous journey in recent years, starting with the cessation of support for its successful debut title, followed by a sequel mired in controversy. Even a strategic rebranding of Splitgate 2 failed to reverse the franchise’s downward trajectory. Once heralded as the catalyst that would “make shooters great again,” Splitgate has seen...
“Korean Splinter Cell” Cancelled? Layoffs Hit Mudang: Two Hearts Studio as Website Shuts Down
It appears the studio is grappling with serious internal difficulties. Recently, players have turned their attention back to Mudang: Two Hearts, though the reason is far from celebratory. Fears are mounting that EVR Studio’s stealth-action title may be headed for cancellation. Reports have surfaced online suggesting that the company has undergone extensive downsizing. According to...
PC players lose advantage in ARC Raiders: NVIDIA filters blocked
The start of 2026 brought a jarring surprise for the ARC Raiders PC community: the sudden disabling of NVIDIA Freestyle’s real-time filters. While Embark Studios has yet to issue an official statement, the prevailing theory among players is that the move was a deliberate attempt to establish competitive parity across all platforms. These filters previously...
Players are rapidly leaving Rematch — the active community has shrunk to a minimum
Since its debut, Rematch has suffered a catastrophic exodus of players. While the title initially peaked at 92,841 concurrent users on Steam, that figure has since plummeted to fewer than 5,000—a staggering decline of over 90%. Sloclap’s project aimed to revitalize the football genre with a more authentic 5v5 experience compared to EA FC, yet...
EsDeeKid Accuses The Chainsmokers Over ‘4 Raws’ Remix
The Chainsmokers | Photo: Max Dur Rising UK rapper EsDeeKid has issued a public admonishment to The Chainsmokers after the electronic duo circulated a remix of his single “4 Raws” without his authorization. In a sharp-tongued post shared on X on January 2, EsDeeKid signaled that the unauthorized track was being “NUKED.” He cautioned the...
Okami sequel is in early development — it will be a long wait
Clovers Studio has officially confirmed that development on the highly anticipated sequel to Okami is still in its nascent stages, with a release date remaining a distant prospect. This update was shared in a New Year’s address by studio head Kento Koyama and the game’s original visionary, Hideki Kamiya. Although the development team has expanded...
Five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early January 2026
Microsoft has revealed the initial wave of titles set to depart from Xbox Game Pass in early January 2026. These games are currently flagged under the “Leaving Soon” category within the official Xbox mobile application. Notable departures include the narrative-driven adventure Road 96, the cyberpunk action-RPG The Ascent, and the high-profile 2024 soulslike release Flintlock:...
Goodbye, Online: Servers for Three Games to Close in January
The start of 2026 is shaping up to be a somber period for the gaming community, as several notable titles are scheduled to lose their online functionality throughout January. The most significant casualty is BioWare and EA’s Anthem. Following its removal from digital storefronts in August 2025, the game is set to go offline permanently...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s ‘Fox Hunt’ Online Mode Is Almost Dead
The Fox Hunt multiplayer component for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which debuted as a free post-launch update on October 30, 2025, has become a ghost town. Despite being live for only a few months, assembling a full squad for a session has become an exercise in futility. Matchmaking attempts are frequently aborted due...
Fans of Mount & Blade and Kingdom Come should check out the footage for Chronicles: Medieval
The developers of Chronicles: Medieval have released a fresh wave of content for their project, which first captured the gaming community’s attention this past August. Fans of titles like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II likely have something new to look forward to. The development team has shared a series of...
Kojima Confirms Plans for Physint and OD — No Releases Scheduled for 2026
Hideo Kojima rang in the New Year by outlining his strategic vision for 2026. Fans shouldn’t anticipate any immediate releases, as the next 12 months will be dedicated to intensive, behind-the-scenes development. Kojima has maintained an incredibly demanding pace recently. Following the 2025 launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the title is expected...
Sekiro meets Ghost of Tsushima: Mohist: Dengling Hill gets a demo, but development is frozen
Fresh footage of Mohist: Dengling Hill has emerged online, immediately capturing the attention of hardcore action enthusiasts. This project from Yunuo Interactive presents itself as a compelling fusion of Sekiro-style tactical combat and the grand historical aesthetic seen in Ghost of Tsushima. Players step into the role of a Mohist disciple during the twilight of...
Japanese retailers begin restricting GPU sales—will prices rise again?
The relentless price surge for DRAM and NAND flash memory shows no signs of stabilizing and is poised to ripple through the hardware market, specifically targeting graphics card availability. Warnings regarding a potential spike in GPU costs surfaced months ago. Recently, speculation has intensified that industry giants NVIDIA and AMD are preparing for significant price...